Sabaton

A sabaton or solleret is part of a knight's armour that covers the foot. Fourteenth and fifteenth century sabatons typically end in a tapered point well past the actual toes of the wearer's foot, following fashionable shoe shapes of the fourteenth century. Sabatons of the first half of sixteenth century end at the tip of the toe and may be wider than the actual foot. They were the first piece of armour to be put on, and were made of riveted iron plates called lames.

At least in theory, French princes and dukes were allowed to have toes of Gothic sabatons 2.5 feet (0.76m) long, lords (barons and higher) 2 feet long and gentry only 1-foot (0.30m) long.

The sabaton was not commonly used by knights or men at arms fighting on foot. Instead, many would simply wear leather shoes or boots. Heavy or pointy metal footwear would severely hinder movement and mobility on the ground, particularly under wet or muddy conditions. Attacks against the feet are uncommon in dismounted combat, as a strike to an enemy's foot would typically put the attacker in a very awkward and vulnerable position. Conversely, a mounted knight's feet would be at perfect height for strikes from dismounted soldiers, and so sabatons or other foot armour would be vital when riding into battle.

Sabaton (band)

Sabaton[ˈsabaˌton] is a power metal band from Falun, Sweden formed in 1999. The band's main lyrical themes are based on war and historical battles. This is heard in the albums Primo Victoria, Attero Dominatus, Coat of Arms, Carolus Rex and Heroes, in which all of the songs contain these motifs, except final tracks which are tribute songs to influential heavy metal bands. Lyrical content drawn from World War I, World War II and other conflicts is prevalent and includes songs about battles and leaders on all sides of said conflicts.

In April 2012, guitarists Oskar Montelius and Rikard Sundén, drummer Daniel Mullback and keyboardist Daniel Mÿhr left the band to form Civil War. Vocalist Joakim Brodén and bassist Pär Sundström continued with new members. As well as extensively touring internationally, the band have a festival in their home town of Falun, Sabaton Open Air in August and an annual cruise, 'Sabaton Cruise', in November.

History

Early career

Sabaton was formed in 1999. After the first songs were recorded in Peter Tägtgren's studio, The Abyss, Sabaton was contacted by a couple of record labels.
The band decided to sign up for Italian label Underground Symphony, under which internationally released the promo CD Fist for Fight —actually a compilation consisting of material from two demotapes recorded between 1999 and 2000— with the intention to promote forthcoming releases.

Counterstrike

Kickstart fighter launchThrottle set to fullSpeed king race to winAfterburners roaringGhostlike counterstrikeTakes them by surpriseScore 307Israelis rule the heavenJordan attacks Israel crush thatFutile attemptControl JerusalemDrive back surprise attackTake the western wallNext day make them payOver river JordanSyria last in lineHead for golan heightsStrike without a warningSee the Syria forces fallingSyria attacks Israel crushed theirLines of defenceRuling golan heights[Chorus:]6 days of fire 1 day of restJune 67 taught them respectControl Jerusalem3 nations fallen in 6 days of warTraitorous neighboursReceived as deservedUnder the sun in the dust of the war1 nation standing stronger than beforeFirst into Egypt andSent them to hellThen turned their forces to JordanClimb up the mountainsWhere Syria awaitsBreak them in hoursProtect holy land

Sabaton

A sabaton or solleret is part of a knight's armour that covers the foot. Fourteenth and fifteenth century sabatons typically end in a tapered point well past the actual toes of the wearer's foot, following fashionable shoe shapes of the fourteenth century. Sabatons of the first half of sixteenth century end at the tip of the toe and may be wider than the actual foot. They were the first piece of armour to be put on, and were made of riveted iron plates called lames.

At least in theory, French princes and dukes were allowed to have toes of Gothic sabatons 2.5 feet (0.76m) long, lords (barons and higher) 2 feet long and gentry only 1-foot (0.30m) long.

The sabaton was not commonly used by knights or men at arms fighting on foot. Instead, many would simply wear leather shoes or boots. Heavy or pointy metal footwear would severely hinder movement and mobility on the ground, particularly under wet or muddy conditions. Attacks against the feet are uncommon in dismounted combat, as a strike to an enemy's foot would typically put the attacker in a very awkward and vulnerable position. Conversely, a mounted knight's feet would be at perfect height for strikes from dismounted soldiers, and so sabatons or other foot armour would be vital when riding into battle.

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